Definition of ugliness

uglinessnoun

sự xấu xí

/ˈʌɡlinəs//ˈʌɡlinəs/

The word "ugliness" has its roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic. In Old English, the word "ug-liċ" was used to describe something that was disagreeable or displeasing. This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*ugliks," which is also the source of the Modern English word "ugly." The Proto-Germanic word is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*awg-," which meant "to be disgusting" or "to be foul." This root is also the source of other English words such as "ew" and "wretch." Over time, the spelling of the word "ugliness" evolved to its current form, and its meaning expanded to include not just physical appearance, but also moral or ethical defects. Despite its evolution, the word "ugliness" retains its connection to its Proto-Indo-European root, conveying a sense of something that is unpleasant or repulsive.

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the fact of being unpleasant to look at

thực tế là trông khó coi

Example:
  • He was depressed by the extreme ugliness of the city.

    Ông chán nản vì sự xấu xí tột độ của thành phố.

the fact of being unpleasant or dangerous, especially involving threats or violence

thực tế là khó chịu hoặc nguy hiểm, đặc biệt liên quan đến đe dọa hoặc bạo lực

Example:
  • The central characters face the ugliness and brutality of what human beings are capable of doing to one another.

    Các nhân vật trung tâm phải đối mặt với sự xấu xí và tàn bạo mà con người có thể làm với nhau.

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